Evaluating Online Resources

Take The Library’s Online Tutorial More Resources To Check Your Facts & Bias This list is not meant to be comprehensive. There are many places to check an article or outlet’s bias, facts, or sources, these are just a few of our favorites. Skeptical of fact checkers? A good bias rater or fact checking website … Continue reading Evaluating Online Resources

Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – August 22, 2022

Summer may be coming to a close, but here at the Library we are a community of year-round readers! See what our teen volunteers are reading and reviewing. Maybe you’ll find your first great read of the fall! 🙂 Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (2018) Reviewed by Joe Brandon Sanderson has been among my favorite authors … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – August 22, 2022

4.1 Collection Development

Our Community and Our Values The Chelmsford Public Library serves a town population of over 36,000. While many of the residents are younger families with children, approximately 30% are 60 years old and older. The diversity of the Town is also increasing, with more than 12% of people identifying as Black, Asian, Hispanic, or Latino. We … Continue reading 4.1 Collection Development

Library Technology Manager Job Description

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD – POSITION DESCRIPTION  Library Technology Manager  Job Class:  Grade 6 FLSA: Non– Exempt Date Prepared:  10/30/23 Union Status:  N/A Department:  Library                 Wages set by Schedule (Non-Union)  Summary:  This position works with library management to plan, develop, and enhance the technology systems that make library services possible. Manages the library’s networks and … Continue reading Library Technology Manager Job Description

Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

  Have you heard about Art on Thursdays and wonder what that is? Each month, on the last Thursday, there is a VIRTUAL program on a different artist, or style, or art related topic.  The best part about this program, is that if you register, but cannot make it- the recording will be shared with … Continue reading Art on Thursdays at the Chelmsford Public Library

Homework Help

Homework Help Databases   Other Suggested Resources High School Ace – http://www.highschoolace.com An academic homepage for high school students where you can find links to subject sites, news, and reference sites Study Stack – http://www.studystack.com Find or create flashcards or other study activities for a variety of standardized tests and subjects MCAS Test Questions – … Continue reading Homework Help

Art Exhibits

Monthly Art Exhibit The Library hosts a monthly exhibit in our McCarthy Meeting Room and throughout the main floor. Many exhibits kick off with an opening reception or a program related to the exhibit. To have your work exhibited, please review our Art Exhibition Policy, Art Exhibit Application, and Display Case Application. Questions about the … Continue reading Art Exhibits

2.9 Internet Policy

The Chelmsford Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the diverse cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of the Chelmsford community. Access to the Internet and its many resources is one of these services the Library is making available to the public in response to advances in technology and the changing … Continue reading 2.9 Internet Policy